Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant - Harlow

Protocol Education; Harlow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is working with a specialist school and college in Harlow to recruit a Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant for an immediate start. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to help students access learning and achieve personal goals in a nurturing environment.

The setting supports pupils with SLD, ASC, physical disabilities and other complex needs, emphasising independence, communication and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs.
• Have a patient, caring, and empathetic approach.
• Be confident supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
• Be comfortable working alongside therapists and specialist staff.
• Have a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
• Be a positive team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access learning with teachers and therapists.
• Assist with sensory regulation, communication strategies and mobility needs.
• Support social development and independence in daily activities.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience & empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant – Specialist School & College – Harlow | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?

We are working with a highly supportive special school and college in Harlow that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant to join our team immediately.

The setting supports children and young people with a wide range of complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and additional communication needs. Every student receives a personalised approach to learning, with a strong focus on developing independence, communication skills, confidence, and wellbeing.

As a Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help students access learning and achieve their individual goals. The role may involve supporting pupils with sensory regulation, communication strategies, mobility needs, personal care, and social development, depending on the needs of the students you are supporting.

The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every achievement is celebrated, no matter how small. Staff work collaboratively to ensure students feel safe, supported, and able to reach their full potential.

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs
• Have a patient, caring, and empathetic approach
• Be confident supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs
• Be comfortable working alongside therapists and specialist staff
• Have a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential
• Be a positive team player with excellent communication skills

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young adults with complex needs while gaining valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided.